The follow-up to 2011’s macabre Japanese PSP horror game Corpse Party was announced for English release last month, and today, Corpse Party: Book of Shadows both got an official release date and a launch trailer.

Am I excited for Book of Shadows? Yes, oh yes. I absolutely loved the first game, and its ability to provide seriously disturbing situations even though its gameplay and presentation were often very basic.

Also, to be clear: this isn’t Corpse Party 2. An official sequel is out in Japan, and has yet to be announced for our shores. Book of Shadows is a continuation of sorts to the original game, one that plays off of one of the first game’s specific endings. As well, Book of Shadows is more of a graphical adventure, and, as such, does not feature some of the elements that were in the first—such as direct control of characters and moving around through environments.

Corpse Party: Book of Shadows hits on January 15th as a download via the North American PlayStation Store. The game will sell for $19.99, and will be playable on both the PSP and PlayStation Vita.

About Mollie L Patterson

Mollie got her start in games media via the crazy world of gaming fanzines, and now works at EGM with the goal of covering all of the weird Japanese and niche releases that nobody else on staff cares about. She’s active in the gaming community on a personal level, and an outspoken voice on topics such as equality in gaming, consumer rights, and good UI. Find her on Twitter @mollipen.

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Corpse Party: Book of Shadows Gets Release Date, Launch Trailer

The follow-up to 2011's macabre Japanese PSP horror game Corpse Party was announced for English release last month, and today, Corpse Party: Book of Shadows both got an official release date and a launch trailer.

The follow-up to 2011’s macabre Japanese PSP horror game Corpse Party was announced for English release last month, and today, Corpse Party: Book of Shadows both got an official release date and a launch trailer.

Am I excited for Book of Shadows? Yes, oh yes. I absolutely loved the first game, and its ability to provide seriously disturbing situations even though its gameplay and presentation were often very basic.

Also, to be clear: this isn’t Corpse Party 2. An official sequel is out in Japan, and has yet to be announced for our shores. Book of Shadows is a continuation of sorts to the original game, one that plays off of one of the first game’s specific endings. As well, Book of Shadows is more of a graphical adventure, and, as such, does not feature some of the elements that were in the first—such as direct control of characters and moving around through environments.

Corpse Party: Book of Shadows hits on January 15th as a download via the North American PlayStation Store. The game will sell for $19.99, and will be playable on both the PSP and PlayStation Vita.

About Mollie L Patterson

Mollie got her start in games media via the crazy world of gaming fanzines, and now works at EGM with the goal of covering all of the weird Japanese and niche releases that nobody else on staff cares about. She’s active in the gaming community on a personal level, and an outspoken voice on topics such as equality in gaming, consumer rights, and good UI. Find her on Twitter @mollipen.